Broad Cove Surf Break

Lat Long: 44.15° N 64.48° W

Broad Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 25 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Broad Cove sea temperature is
18.4°C
2.8° 

Broad Cove surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Broad Cove surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, SE swell with 287 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with SSE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Broad Cove this week:

The surf forecast for Broad Cove over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Broad Cove in the next 16 days are 1.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (ADT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Wed 26th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 6AM (Wed 26th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Most Powerful12PM (Wed 26th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broad Cove over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer.

Honestly, the next 16 days are a bit of a mixed bag for Broad Cove. We’re looking at a long stretch of small, mostly messy surf, with a couple of windows that could be worth a paddle. The water is sitting at 65°F which is a solid 5°F warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s much warmer than normal, so you can leave the thick wetsuit at home for now.

The first real chance of anything decent doesn’t show up until Wednesday morning, the 26th of August. We’ve got a clean 4ft swell from the SE with a period of 9 seconds, pushed by a light cross-offshore breeze from the WSW. The wave energy is moderate (278), and it should be pretty clean out there. That’s probably your best bet in the entire outlook, so if you can sneak out mid-week, do it.

Thursday morning, the 27th, dawns glassy with a 3ft SE swell, but it’s a bit ordinary – just surfable. The energy drops off to moderate (151). The rest of that week and into the weekend is a real letdown, with small, choppy, cross-on conditions. There’s a brief flicker Saturday afternoon, the 29th, with a 3ft SSW groundswell and a clean offshore wind, but the energy is still weak (127).

The first week of September looks pretty bleak. There’s a pulse of energy on the 2nd of September, with a 5ft ENE swell and a 6-second period, but it’s a short-period windswell and the wind is cross-off, making it a marginal call. The combined energy is moderate (302), but the quality just isn’t there for a standout session.

We then hit a long, dry spell. From the 5th of September right through to the 9th, the swell dips below 2ft, and most days are plagued by poor wind or just weak, small waves. There’s a little bump on the 8th of September (Tuesday) with a 2ft SE swell and glassy conditions in the morning, but it’s nothing to write home about.

The standout, if you can call it that, is definitely the Wednesday morning, August 26th. The 4ft SE swell with that light cross-offshore wind will be the cleanest waves we see all forecast. Don’t expect a big, powerful wave – it’s a moderate energy swell – but it’s your best shot.

As for crowds, Broad Cove is a point break that’s “often” crowded, so expect company on that Wednesday morning session.

Overall, it’s a lean run. The forecast can always change, though, so don’t write the whole month off just yet.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
7:25PM1.55m
8:05AM1.43m
8:06PM1.61m
8:41AM1.51m
8:46PM1.65m
9:16AM1.59m
9:24PM1.67m
9:51AM1.66m
10:03PM1.66m
10:27AM1.71m
10:43PM1.64m
11:04AM1.73m
11:25PM1.59m
Low Tide
1:53AM0.31m
1:57PM0.44m
2:30AM0.25m
2:38PM0.37m
3:05AM0.20m
3:18PM0.30m
3:39AM0.18m
3:57PM0.25m
4:14AM0.18m
4:37PM0.21m
4:50AM0.20m
5:20PM0.20m
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Information about the Broad Cove Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Broad Cove provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Broad Cove can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Broad Cove surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Broad Cove) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Broad Cove may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in Nova Scotia? If you are looking for accommodation near Broad Cove, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Nova Scotia, consider staying in Liverpool which is 23 km (14 miles) away. Other places in and around Nova Scotia where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Bridgewater which is 25 km (16 miles) away, Lunenburg, Shelburne and Halifax.

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